For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

JOB SUMMARY

The Discovery Sciences provides support to the pharmaceutical industries by evaluating the pharmacokinetics of new drugs in vivo in a variety of test systems in early stages of drug development.

We are looking to recruit a Scientific Associate to join this exciting team of scientists in the Discovery Sciences department on a 12 month fixed term contract. The role of this team is to run PK studies (candidate selection or late stage bespoke) to understand the pharmacokinetic properties of novel pharmaceuticals in a variety of species. Working in close contact with our clients, the study directors, the management team and the internal Charles River network you will be expected to contribute to the conduct of projects to support the smooth and swift progression of novel drug candidates through preclinical evaluation and beyond. Your responsibilities as a Scientific Associate will include the following:

• Accurate and detailed documentation of activities
• Generation of critical electronic data
• Assisting with the preparation of data and reports for issue to clients
• Engagement in staff training and development programs
• Supervision of staff (where required)

Applicants should be educated to degree level ideally in a chemistry or life sciences (with a chemistry/biology component) related discipline. Relevant laboratory experience in the conduct of regulatory studies would be advantageous, however, full training will be provided.

Specific criteria that you are required to meet include:

• Relevant qualifications, specifically a minimum of a scientific degree in a relevant discipline.2. A strong eye for detail and excellent documentation skills.3. Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills as well as an ability to work flexibly and to tight deadlines4. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office or scheduling software would be beneficial.

Closing date: 15th September 2025
Salary for this position is: £27,951.22 per annum.

• Accurate and detailed documentation of activities
• Generation of critical electronic data
• Assisting with the preparation of data and reports for issue to clients
• Engagement in staff training and development programs
• Supervision of staff (where required